1954 Map of Little Sandy Creek, 1958 Print
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1954 Map of Little Sandy Creek

USGS Topo · Published 1958

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Good Hope Church and New Hope Church anchor the rural landscape of western Vernon Parish in the mid-1950s. The terrain is defined by a dense network of waterways, including Sandy Creek, Little Sandy Creek, and Caney Creek, which create a complex system of ridges and valleys. Evidence of the region's industrial past is visible in the form of a dismantled railroad that cuts through the topography, likely a remnant of earlier timber harvesting or local transport lines. Small community centers are identified by their spiritual and commemorative landmarks, such as Beech Grove Church and a lone Cemetery situated near the headwaters of Caney Creek. This survey reveals a quiet, interior Louisiana landscape where life centered around isolated church congregations and the natural drainage of the Anacoco Creek basin.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1958
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.9 x 26.6 inches

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